Find child care providers in Grand Rapids, MI that you’ll love

1,050 child care providers are listed in Grand Rapids, MI

The average rate is $16/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Grand Rapids, MI

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Amy S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am experienced and live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have worked with children since I graduated from High School. My experience includes both professional and natural settings, including: Professional live-in Nanny, Volunteer Parent-Aid, Preschool teacher, VBS Appalachia Reach Out Volunteer in Inez Ky, YMCA Camp...
Amy can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Amy has a real desire to serve and help other people. She is a hard worker who is excels at care giving and has the patience and experience to be a valued employee. I would highly recommend Amy to anyone who needs a trusted caregiver.

Les G.

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Grace A.


Grand Rapids, MI

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my names Gracy! I'm very patient with children and infants and love helping them learn while also having fun. I have several years of experience aiding and assisting special needs infants/children and adults. I like to be dependable and responsible by being well-planned and thought out, while also knowing that things have a...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Grace was wonderful with my daughter. She was very attentive and caring and my daughter was comfortable with her, putting me at ease. She reached out with questions in advance and showed up on time. I couldn’t recommend her more!

Care member

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Nan C.


Grand Rapids, MI

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care-Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Recently retired, I am fortunate to be seeking a role out of the workplace where I can feel fulfilled in this rewarding stage of my life and that role is caring for children. In the past, I was the Director of the Cascade Christian Child Care Board for six years. I have been involved with the youth programs and Infant/Toddler...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Nan has been a part of family and our children's lives since they were born.... 15 years. She was an integral part of our boy's childhood and their development and I am grateful for her advice, knowledge and expertise. Nan is incredibly nurturing and she is...

Meg B.

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Faith W.


Grand Rapids, MI

$16-22/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Faith and I am currently senior in College. I have 5 years of consistent babysitting experience with all ages and am CPR/ First Aid/ AED certified. I have experience with ages from 4 months- 11 years old. I am also a substitute teacher. During covid, I have babysit while helping with online spanish immersion...
Faith can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Faith has been with us for almost 5 months and we will be so sad to see her move onto student teaching next semester! Would highly recommend her for babysitting jobs to anyone looking

Lindsey S.

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Sophia V.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Sophia Child Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Sophia, and I have been a nanny for seven years. I was with my previous nanny family for the last three years. I am looking for a new nanny position because, sadly, the people I nanny for, the youngest, are all grown up and in school full time. I have my own form of transportation and a clean driving record. I am a...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
My kids absolutely love Sophia. They keep asking when our next mom and dad date night is so she can come play with them. She is always timely and goes above and beyond for my kids. She plans and brings over special activities and crafts when she watches them. One...

Abby R.

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Emily O.


Grand Rapids, MI

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Emily / child caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello I am a 25 years old child caregiver, and a wife and mother. I have been nannying since I was 18 years old. I have been working with kids since 12-13 yrs old. I have been involved in the nursery, Sunday School, and babysitting. I love watching kids grow! I love to be outside and go for walks, go to parks, the zoo etc. I...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Emily has been our family's nanny for the past 6.5 years. She began with us when my oldest was only 8 weeks old. When we added to our family 2 years later, she handled our (then) 25 month old and newborn twins like a pro. Emily provides structure and discipline...

Barb K.

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Amanda G.


Grand Rapids, MI

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Over 10+ Years Experience, Energetic Professional Ready To Entertain Your Child/Children & Or Pets!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Amanda & I'd love to apply for your position. I took a babysitter course through our local hospital where I worked as a nurse assistant. I have lots of childcare experience from the age of 14. I've cared for infants to pre-teens, including children on the spectrum or with seizure disorders. (My ex-husband had...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, Travel, Carpooling, Light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Amanda was very reliable, full of energy & helped with things around the house while she cared for our son last summer! She took him places all the time & was fully engaged with him while my husband & I were at work, sending us pictures & texts frequently to always...

Sarah D.

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Codibrianne G.


Grand Rapids, MI

$21-26/hr7 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

Hello! Thank you in advance to taking the time to read a little bit about me! Childcare Working History: I have been a nanny & babysitter since I was 15. Through high school I worked summers, and occasionally through the school year for a family of 3, until they got old enough after I graduated. I then worked for a family of 2...
Codibrianne can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Codi has babysat for us for several years. She is great with the kids. She is very reliable. She cooks healthy meals for our kids and does lots of crafts with them. She has also taken care of our pets while we have been on vacation. We have two golden retrievers...

WHITNEY A.

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Olivia B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Loving, Fun, Reliable And Full-Time Nanny Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Olivia, a caring and responsible young adult with more than 10 years of experience with children ranging from full time nannying, to occasional babysitting, camp counseling & working in elementary schools. I was raised in a loving Christian home. Growing up, my mom ran an in-home daycare, teaching me invaluable skills....
Olivia can also help with: Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

4.0
Olivia is great with the kids and any task you give her. She is a gentle and loving caregiver. Any family is lucky to have her.

Christine B.

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Nazek K.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

Fun-Loving And Responsible Babysitter: Caring For Your Little Ones With Joy And Safety

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Nazek. I have over five years of dedicated experience as a nanny/babysitter, I bring a wealth of knowledge, love, and expertise to provide exceptional care for your precious little ones. Throughout my journey as a nanny/babysitter, I have had the privilege of working with children of various ages, from infants...
Nazek can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning, Carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Nazek was great with my kiddo. I came home to happy camper who wouldn’t stop raving about how much fun he had. They did lots of activities and stayed busy.

Care member

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Anna M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-loving And Caring Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working in childcare for my whole life starting at a very young age. I have experience working with children from infants to teens and am very comfortable caring for many children at one time. I have experience with preparing meals, carrying out daily routines, transportation to and from school and activities,...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
We hired Anna this year to help out with my baby and she was absolutely wonderful! She was dependable and always on time. My baby girl absolutely loved her and would get so excited when Anna arrived each day. Anna kept her engaged in play and reading books. Anna...

Jessica S.

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Kristin Z.


Grand Rapids, MI

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kristin and I am looking to babysit occasionally in the evenings and/or on the weekends. I work full time at Calvin University, and so I am not available on weekdays from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Before working at Calvin, I was an elementary school teacher for 5 years and taught 3rd grade. I earned both my...
Kristin can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Kristin is fantastic. She is very mature and always on time. Asks lots of questions to make sure she is doing exactly as you want. Her ability to keep our kiddos busy without the help of a screen is wonderful. She is always looking for new stuff to do with them...

Jenn K.

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Kara S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Professional Caring Adult Who Is A Kid At Heart!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I have started a new job M-F But I'm available on weekends currently if I don't have friend or family plans. I have worked with all ages of children in multiple different settings!! I have always been the favorite sitter/nanny for all my families I watched! This may be because I will always play with the kids or make...
Kara can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Anna B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Helper Available

Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood

I love kids! I have watched children of all ages - infants, toddlers, preschool age, elementary age, and middle school age. I have over 15 years of experience and a Bachelor's in early childhood education.
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Anna was great with all three of our boys, got twins and our very willful three year old to bed. She is kind and warm with them while keeping them safe and in line.

Zachary P.

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Sydney S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

Experience Creator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Creating a safe and loving environment for children is a goal that I have for every family that I step into. Being active and engaging with creative minds is mostly how I connect with children. I am more than comfortable with infants and young children. I have experience as a nanny, in school settings and as an RBT for kiddos...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling, Grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Sydney is the absolute best! You will always know your little is safe and in great hands when she's around. She came to help my family when my baby was just turned 4 months old. She has always been patient, kind, punctual, and attentive. My little girl just...

Etinosa A.

Child care centers in Grand Rapids, MI

Trinity's Playhouse Early Learning Center LLC

Trinity's Playhouse Early Learning Center LLC

897 52nd Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Costimate: $139/wk

5.0

(2)

We are a faith-based child care center, focused on encouraging your child's cognitive, physical, social and spiritual development. We believe "Children are a special gift from God".

Langley Child Care

4220 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Costimate: $139/wk

5.0

(1)

Langley Child Care has opening for 1st and 3rd shift. We provide safe and nurturing environment for each child. Reasonable rates for full and part time care. Accepts all forms of public assistance program. Meals and snacks provided.

Childtime of Grand Rapids, MI

Childtime of Grand Rapids, MI

1901 East Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...

Beacon Daycare Center

Beacon Daycare Center

3972 Rowland Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Costimate: $150/wk

5.0

(5)

Beacon Daycare Center is dedicated to providing exceptional care to your 1 11 year old. We offer day care, preschool, and after school options at extremely competitive tuition rates.Discounts are available for families with multiple children. Creative Curriculum: Interested in Preschool options...

Ken O Sha Center At Campus

1326 Thomas St Se, Grand Rapids, MI

Costimate: $176/wk

1.0

(1)

Ken O Sha Center At Campus in Grand Rapids, MI offers world-class experiences in early childhood in a play-based and child-centered environment. They facilitate competence and independence while supporting critical thinking skills and developing positive self-esteem. They feature a joyful, safe, and...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Grand Rapids, MI

Amy S.

5.0

Amy has a real desire to serve and help other people. She is a hard worker who is excels at care giving and has the patience and experience to be a valued employee. I would highly recommend Amy to anyone who needs a trusted caregiver.

- Les G.

Grace A.

5.0

Grace was wonderful with my daughter. She was very attentive and caring and my daughter was comfortable with her, putting me at ease. She reached out with questions in advance and showed up on time. I couldn’t recommend her more!

- Care member

Nan C.

5.0

Nan has been a part of family and our children's lives since they were born.... 15 years. She was an integral part of our boy's childhood and their development and I am grateful for her advice, knowledge and expertise. Nan is incredibly nurturing and she is thoughtful. The boy's loved having her...

- Meg B.

Faith W.

5.0

Faith has been with us for almost 5 months and we will be so sad to see her move onto student teaching next semester! Would highly recommend her for babysitting jobs to anyone looking

- Lindsey S.

Sophia V.

5.0

My kids absolutely love Sophia. They keep asking when our next mom and dad date night is so she can come play with them. She is always timely and goes above and beyond for my kids. She plans and brings over special activities and crafts when she watches them. One time, one of my children told her...

- Abby R.

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Ratings for Grand Rapids, MI child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 276 reviews of the 1,050 listed child care providers.